What kinds of writing do you do in your field/job?
Most of the writing I do is based on pedagogy, or the function or work of a teacher. Specifically, I like to write articles describing best practices and lessons that can be used in elementary and mid-level science classrooms.
Please tell me about the kind of writing you do on an average day.
On an average day, I spend most of my time doing informal writing (i.e. responding/writing to emails, Internet, personal writing, etc.) I also do technical and job related writing (course syllabi, professional committee work, work for the various state and national science boards on which I serve, written reviews of other authors work for Science and Children, a National Science Teachers Association teaching journal for which I serve as a manuscript reviewer, etc.)
For what purposes do you write?
Work, committee service both related to my profession and for a community organization (theater) for which I serve as an officer.
For what audiences do you write?
Primarily for practicing and pre-service K – 12 teachers, and usually for the ones who teach science. However, I have occasionally published articles to address other areas of teaching and administration. I also write on a regular basis to three grant agencies through which I have been awarded $1.7 million for the theater group and need to write them at least monthly (sometimes weekly) to report progress, etc.
What is the title of one research article you admire? (Note that this must be a research article--not a book)
The practical ways it can be implemented into the classroom, thereby encouraging student success in developing into scientifically literate citizens.
What do you get out of the writing you do?
I honestly do it because it is expected of me in my position. Were it not for that, I would probably not do it as often. However, I do get a great personal satisfaction out of providing other teachers with effective teaching methods and strategies. It is especially rewarding when a reader sends a note of thanks, or writes a positive review of something I have published.
- What kinds of writing do you do in your field/job?
Most of the writing I do is based on pedagogy, or the function or work of a teacher. Specifically, I like to write articles describing best practices and lessons that can be used in elementary and mid-level science classrooms.- Please tell me about the kind of writing you do on an average day.
On an average day, I spend most of my time doing informal writing (i.e. responding/writing to emails, Internet, personal writing, etc.) I also do technical and job related writing (course syllabi, professional committee work, work for the various state and national science boards on which I serve, written reviews of other authors work for Science and Children, a National Science Teachers Association teaching journal for which I serve as a manuscript reviewer, etc.)- For what purposes do you write?
Work, committee service both related to my profession and for a community organization (theater) for which I serve as an officer.For what audiences do you write?
Primarily for practicing and pre-service K – 12 teachers, and usually for the ones who teach science. However, I have occasionally published articles to address other areas of teaching and administration. I also write on a regular basis to three grant agencies through which I have been awarded $1.7 million for the theater group and need to write them at least monthly (sometimes weekly) to report progress, etc.
- What is the title of one research article you admire? (Note that this must be a research article--not a book)
I’m certainly more a fan of practical, pedagogy rich writing than of traditional research articles. However, there are some. Most articles by Rodger Bybee are very good, like this one, which describes a method of science instruction he has championed very successfully. http://science.education.nih.gov/houseofreps.nsf/b82d55fa138783c2852572c9004f5566/$FILE/Appendix%20D.pdf- What is it that you admire about this article?
The practical ways it can be implemented into the classroom, thereby encouraging student success in developing into scientifically literate citizens.- What do you get out of the writing you do?
I honestly do it because it is expected of me in my position. Were it not for that, I would probably not do it as often. However, I do get a great personal satisfaction out of providing other teachers with effective teaching methods and strategies. It is especially rewarding when a reader sends a note of thanks, or writes a positive review of something I have published.